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The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut

2025/2/11
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Marielle Segarra: 如果我们能搭乘神奇校车参观人体肠道,会看到数万亿的微生物在工作。这些微生物对我们的健康至关重要,影响着从血糖水平到精神健康的方方面面。因此,保持肠道菌群的健康对于整体健康至关重要。 Maria Godoy: 一项研究表明,食用大量且多样化的植物性食物是关键。研究发现,食用更多植物性食物的人拥有更好的肠道菌群,即使他们也吃肉。这意味着,无论你是否是素食者,都可以通过增加植物性食物的摄入来改善肠道健康。不同颜色的植物性食物含有不同的纤维和植物营养素,这些对健康都有益处。不同的微生物需要不同的纤维才能发挥作用,就像建造房屋的团队需要不同的工具一样。因此,要食用多种纤维,以确保肠道中的所有有益微生物都拥有保持健康的工具。当然,肉食者也可以通过食用多种植物性食物来获得与素食者相同的健康肠道菌群。但是,杂食者的肠道菌群也可能含有更多与炎症性肠病和结肠癌风险相关的细菌。所以,关键是要大量食用多种植物性食物。我建议大家每天尝试吃五种不同的植物性食物,可以从豆类、蔬菜、水果、全谷物等方面入手。购买冷冻蔬菜和水果也是一个不错的选择,它们通常比新鲜的便宜,而且同样健康。

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A new study reveals the importance of plant diversity in gut health. Researchers analyzed stool samples and dietary data from thousands of participants, discovering a correlation between plant-based food consumption and a healthier gut microbiome, regardless of meat intake. However, high red and processed meat consumption was linked to negative health outcomes.
  • Plant diversity is key to gut health
  • Higher plant-based food intake correlates with better gut bacteria
  • High red and processed meat consumption is linked to negative health outcomes

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A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In this episode, we talk about the research with NPR's Maria Godoy and offer tips to help you mix up your diet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)